Transportation All Things that Go!
Preschool Storytime Sept. 2, 2022
READ:
On the Go Awesome By Lisl H Detlefsen
Honk! Splat Vroom! By Barry Gott
Hi Hello and How are you? Song
Egg shaker songs:
Its bitsy Spider
Come along and sing with us
Storybook Stephanie
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
Dinosaurs Theme # 2
Dinosaurs Theme # 2
That's what Dinosaurs Do By Jory John
Dino Pajama Party By Susie Wallmark
Rhymes and Songs
Can't Wait to Celebrate Song By Jim Gill Most Celebrated Songs CD https://www.amazon.com/Jim-Gills-Most-Celebrated-Songs/dp/B07XW6TJWY/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2BCNNI9AHVOGN&keywords=jim+gill+cd&qid=1661876215&sprefix=jim+gill%2Caps%2C95&sr=8-2
ABC song with clapping hands or stomping feet to keep rhythm for kids
Itsy Bitsy spider with musical egg shakers
Silly Dance Contest Song By Jim Gill Most Celebrated Songs CD https://www.amazon.com/Jim-Gills-Most-Celebrated-Songs/dp/B07XW6TJWY/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2BCNNI9AHVOGN&keywords=jim+gill+cd&qid=1661876215&sprefix=jim+gill%2Caps%2C95&sr=8-2
Use dancing scarves along with Silly Dance Contest Song
Games and Activities for Playtime
Counting and color sorting Dinosaurs
Dinosaur Puzzles set of 7 for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Alphabet Matching Dinosaur Bucket https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BFLLHZ8/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Dinosaur Lacing Cards
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YT1R792?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Want more recommendations?- here is my older blog post all about Dinosaurs link here
Sunday, July 24, 2022
Jellyfish Theme
Jellyfish Theme
Show a picture of Jellyfish and ask if they know where it lives? We are going to share about Jellyfish and other ocean animals in our stories today at storytime!
This theme fits perfectly with the Summer Reading 2022 Oceans of Possibilities Theme!
Books:
Here comes the Ocean By
Songs and Rhymes:
Bubble, bubble bubble, bubble POP! Fish Song
One little red fish swimming in the water, swimming in the water, swimming in the water.
One little red fish swimming in the water, bubble, bubble, bubble, bubble pop.
(Hands make fish motion of swimming in the water, make bubbles that float to the top, clap hands above head)
Two little yellow fish swimming in the water, swimming in the water, swimming in the water.
Two little yellow fish swimming in the water, bubble, bubble, bubble, bubble pop.
Three little green fish swimming in the water, swimming in the water, swimming in the water.
Three little green fish swimming in the water, bubble, bubble, bubble, bubble pop.
Four little blue fish swimming in the water ,bubble, bubble, bubble, bubble pop.
Five little purple fish swimming in the water, bubble, bubble, bubble, bubble pop.
inspired by https://jbrary.com/
https://www.amazon.com/Cant-Wait-to-Celebrate/dp/B07WWCGGNX
1. If your happy and you know it (clap hands, stomp feet, shout hooray)
2. We can’t wait to celebrate #2 (Jim Gill CD)
3. Itsy Bitsy Spider Song with (Egg shakers)
4. Shake your sillies #13 (Raffi CD - green disc #13 ) (use with egg shakers )
5. Silly Dance Contest # 8 (Jim Gill CD) with color scarves
Paper Plate Jellyfish http://learncreatelove.com/paper-plate-jellyfish-craft/
Tips: I used half paper plates (cheaper the better uncoated) and had childrens color the backgroud with crayons.
Used stickers eyes from Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Black-Eye-Stickers-roll-1000/dp/B00LNI9VBW/ref=sr_1_7?crid=283TF5GGSYT4W&keywords=sticker+eyes&qid=1658697661&s=arts-crafts&sprefix=sticker+eyes%2Carts-crafts%2C104&sr=1-7
Then we glued 5-6 paper strips (originally for weaving crafts) in bright colors to make the tenacles https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I7E31J8?ref=nb_sb_ss_w_as-reorder-t1_ypp_rep_k0_1_16&&crid=3REM3Y3C0S21N&&sprefix=paper+weaving+st
Jellyfish Coloring Sheets
https://iheartcraftythings.com/jellyfish-coloring-pages.html
Monday, July 4, 2022
Starfish and Sea Stars Theme 2022
Starfish and Sea Stars Theme 2022
Books: READ
Shine By Patrick McDonnell
On Gull Beach By Jane Yolen
Songs and Rhymes:
This is a tough category to find specific songs about starfish so I made them more about ocean and fish to correspond with reading about ocean creatures like Starfish!
Counting Starfish Song Created by Stephanie
(Use tune to 10 little indians)
1 little , 2 little , 3 little starfish
4little, 5 little, 6 little starfish
7 little, 8 little, 9 little starfish
10 little starfish in the ocean!
alternate ending) lay on the beach!
Baby Fish Song with you tube video By Dr. Jean Feldman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ja2_F5IC71A
Bubble, bubble bubble, bubble POP! Fish Song
One little red fish swimming in the water, swimming in the water, swimming in the water.
One little red fish swimming in the water, bubble, bubble, bubble, bubble pop.
(Hands make fish motion of swimming in the water, make bubbles that float to the top, clap hands above head)
Two little yellow fish swimming in the water, swimming in the water, swimming in the water.
Two little yellow fish swimming in the water, bubble, bubble, bubble, bubble pop.
Three little green fish swimming in the water, swimming in the water, swimming in the water.
Three little green fish swimming in the water, bubble, bubble, bubble, bubble pop.
Four little blue fish swimming in the water ,bubble, bubble, bubble, bubble pop.
Five little purple fish swimming in the water, bubble, bubble, bubble, bubble pop.
inspired by https://jbrary.com/
Row Row Row your Boat song from Songs for wiggleworms CD https://www.amazon.com/Songs-Wiggleworms-Various-Artists/dp/B003HO0RQS/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3652HVVVXEXVD&keywords=songs+for+wiggleworms&qid=1656284105&sprefix=songs+for+wigg%2Caps%2C87&sr=8-2
Crafts & Activities
Star Fish Templates for Counting Song or decorating as a craft
https://www.mommymadethat.com/starfish-template/
Blank Starfish template- https://buggyandbuddy.com/starfish-craft/
I printed this one and we glued tissue paper squares of multicolors all over it and it turned out beautiful!
Coloring printable for large starfish https://coloringpage.eu/large-starfish-template/
Bubble wrap printed starfish craft https://www.ourkidthings.com/bubble-wrap-starfish-craft/
Sandpaper Starfish
https://alittlepinchofperfect.com/starfish-craft-and-free-template-for-kids/
Photo credit to little pinch of perfect website
Sandpaper link
Sunday, June 26, 2022
Sandcastles Theme
Sandcastles Theme
Books: READ
Jules VS the Ocean By Jessie Sima
The Sandcastle that Lola Built By Meagan
Songs & Rhymes & Finger Plays
Bubble, bubble bubble, bubble POP! Fish Song
One little red fish swimming in the water, swimming in the water, swimming in the water.
One little red fish swimming in the water, bubble, bubble, bubble, bubble pop.
(Hands make fish motion of swimming in the water, make bubbles that float to the top, clap hands above head)
Two little yellow fish swimming in the water, swimming in the water, swimming in the water.
Two little yellow fish swimming in the water, bubble, bubble, bubble, bubble pop.
Three little green fish swimming in the water, swimming in the water, swimming in the water.
Three little green fish swimming in the water, bubble, bubble, bubble, bubble pop.
Four little blue fish swimming in the water ,bubble, bubble, bubble, bubble pop.
Five little purple fish swimming in the water, bubble, bubble, bubble, bubble pop.
inspired by https://jbrary.com/
Row Row Row your Boat song from Songs for wiggleworms CD https://www.amazon.com/Songs-Wiggleworms-Various-Artists/dp/B003HO0RQS/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3652HVVVXEXVD&keywords=songs+for+wiggleworms&qid=1656284105&sprefix=songs+for+wigg%2Caps%2C87&sr=8-2
Activities and Crafts
Sandcastle Printable template
Grab out a variety of blocks -- wood, foam, bristle blocks and let the kids have a few build time to create castles
Wood Blocks colorful Melissa and Doug link from Amazon
Bristle Blocks link to Amazon
Balloon & Balls Theme
Balloons & Balls Theme
READ:
Ball & Balloon By Rob Sanders illustrated By Helen YoonThe Bear and The Moon By Matthew Burgess Illustrated by Catia Chien
Skunk on a String By Thao Lam
Bird, Balloon, Bear By Il Sung Na
Activities or Crafts:
Balloon games for kids by Playactivities
https://playtivities.com/balloon-games/
14 Balloon crafts kids can make
https://www.abcbaby.com.au/blog/lifestyle/14-kids-craft-ideas-you-can-make-with-balloons
25 crazy awesome balloon craft
https://pintsizedtreasures.com/25-crazy-awesome-balloon-crafts/
Paper plate hot Air Balloon
https://www.tootsmomistired.com/paper-plate-hot-air-balloon-craft-toddlers/
Link to my Hot Air Balloon Theme http://www.storybookstephanie.com/search/label/Hot%20Air%20Balloons
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Garbage Trucks and Trash Theme
Garbage Trucks and Trash Theme !
TALK: Show a picture of a garage truck and ask what they do? Do we have an important job?
READ BOOKS:
Trashy Town By Andrea Zimmerman
Smash, Mash, Crash There Goes the Trash By Barbara Odanaka
I Stink! By Kate and Jim McMullan
The Wheels on the Garbage Truck By Jeffrey Burton
Vroom, Vroom Garbage Truck By Asia Citro and Troy Cummings
Songs And Rhymes:
Today is garbage Day song By Tami Finley from pinterest
Activities & Crafts:
Garbage truck coloring printable provided by enchanted learning.com
https://www.enchantedlearning.com/vehicles/garbagetruckbig.shtml
Printable Garbage Truck provided by Learn create love.com
http://learncreatelove.com/garbage-truck-printable-craft/
Paper plate Garbage truck by Glued to my craftsblog.com
https://www.gluedtomycraftsblog.com/2017/05/paper-plate-garbage-truck-kid-craft.html
Teacher Pay Teacher Activities (these do all have a small fee attached)
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Browse/Search:garbage%20truck
Garbage Truck Activities and printables provided by the preschool tool box blog
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